businesswoman

[biz-nis-woom-uhn]

noun

plural

businesswomen 

1. a woman regularly employed in business, especially a white-collar worker, executive, or owner.

businesswoman

/ ˈbɪznɪsˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a woman engaged in commercial or industrial business, esp as an owner or executive

Word History and Origins

Origin of businesswoman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; business + -woman

Example Sentences

Attorneys for the “Kardashians” reality stars and businesswomen sued the “One Wish” singer Wednesday for defamation and false light publicity.

From Los Angeles Times

The 5 News host was named chair with immediate effect on Friday replacing businesswoman Dame Julie Kenny, who died earlier this year.

From BBC

"I'm a businesswoman first, which means that whatever I'm doing, it is important that my business come first," she says.

From BBC

But businesswoman Tao Baker, who has submitted plans to transfer the centre over to community ownership, believes a sale would be "short-sighted".

From BBC

But the discovery brought an end to a scheme which could have seen the businesswoman behind Green Man expand to a new site.

From BBC